An exciting, interim position has arisen within a Yorkshire-based Housing Association. Our client, a national not for profit housing association, is looking for a Property Legal Officer to cover a maternity in their team for a 12 month period.

The successful candidate will work under the head of department dealing with a wide range of property transactions. A firm understanding of conveyancing law is a must.

Day to day duties:- Dealing with leasehold properties, including litigation and disputes
- Handling right-to-buy and right-to-acquire matters
- Drafting bespoke leases and dealing with transactional conveyancing matters
- There may be some commercial property and landlord and tenant matters

The ideal candidate must have previous experience dealing with conveyancing and property matters, ideally in a public sector or not for profit organisation, although those with relevant experience will also be considered.

Candidates wishing to apply will ideally be a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister, although those qualified by experience will be considered. Travel may be required to other sites from time-to-time so access to a vehicle would be beneficial.

The role is due to start mid-February and equates to 35 hours per-week, based around a standard 9-5 work day with an hour for lunch, although flexibility is available dependant on workload.

Our client is a friendly and innovative association offering a range of employee perks/ benefits. For further information, or a full specification, please contact Emily Kirkpatrick or Liam Wilkinson at Venn Group.

Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.